It is a heavy Monday on the Need to Know Morning Show as Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor unpack a frantic weekend that saw a third major attempt on the life of President Donald Trump—this time during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. The team reacts to the chaotic eyewitness accounts from journalists in the room, the glaring security failures at the Washington Hilton, and the fallout from “Wide Awake” radicalization.
Between the headlines of political violence and “Operation Epic Fury,” the duo finds time to celebrate local sports victories for Bison and Dragon players in the NFL draft. We also take a look at the future of Minnesota’s leadership as gubernatorial candidate Kendall Qualls shares his plan for “wholesale transformation” to stop the business exodus from the state. From the rainy streets of Fargo to the briefing room at the White House, this episode covers the political sickness—and the hope for recovery—within America.
Standout Moments
[06:12] – Chaos at the Correspondents’ Dinner Kevin and Alex break down the initial reports of the shooting at the D.C. dinner. While journalists were “deep into their burrata salads,” gunshots turned an evening of free speech into a frantic scene of Secret Service agents jumping over tables to protect the President and his Cabinet.
[06:23] – The Suspect: Cole Allen A look at the alleged shooter, a video game developer and “Wide Awake” group member. The hosts discuss the irony of a suspect who mocked the lack of hotel security on social media days before the attempt.
[06:42] – Jim Jordan on the SPLC Indictment Representative Jim Jordan joins to discuss the “evil” irony of the Southern Poverty Law Center being indicted by the DOJ for allegedly funding the very hate groups they claim to fight—all in the same week as the attack on Trump.
[07:11] – The Obama/Curran Connection Kevin digs into listener theories and reports regarding Secret Service Director Sean Curran, questioning his past ties to the Obama family’s private security detail and the string of recent security “Charlie Foxtrots.”
[07:23] – The “NICE” Initiative A lighter take on a serious agency: Kevin and Alex discuss the viral idea of Trump rebranding ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) to “NICE” to take the wind out of the sails of “Abolish ICE” protesters.
[07:47] – Free Beer and Fallout The hosts react to a Wisconsin brewery’s controversial social media post offering free beer when Trump dies, sparking a conversation about the “acid of hate” consuming modern political discourse.
[08:15] – The 2026 NFL Draft Recap A big weekend for local athletes! The team celebrates North Dakota State’s Bryce Lance and Cole Payton getting drafted, along with MSUM’s Jack Strand signing a deal with the Falcons.
[08:35] – Kendall Qualls: Ending the Minnesota Exodus Minnesota gubernatorial candidate Kendall Qualls discusses his strategy to combat election fraud and his plan to transform the state’s business climate in just 90 days to stop companies from fleeing to South Dakota.